A Review on Comparison of Some Edible, Inedible and Waste Oil Sources with Algae for Biodiesel Production

K. Ganesh Babu; A. Veeresh Babu; K. Madhu Murthy

Volume 7, Issue 4 , October 2016, Pages 315-324

https://doi.org/10.5829/idosi.ijee.2016.07.04.01

Abstract
  The present biggest challenging task in front of the world is to search new energy source. Apart from the all energy sources, biodiesel was the only dominant alternate energy to accomplish the fossil-fuel demand in the transport sector which consist a diesel engine. Biodiesel production from edible, ...  Read More

Bio-butanol Production by Clostridium saccharoperbutylacetonicum N1-4 Using Selected Species of Brown and Red Macroalgae

J. S. Ventura; E. C. Escobar; D. Jahng

Volume 7, Issue 4 , October 2016, Pages 325-333

https://doi.org/10.5829/idosi.ijee.2016.07.04.02

Abstract
  Macroalgae are a promising option because they can be propagated easily along the seaside thus eliminating the need for land and nutrient resources. Hence, different macroalgae were assessed for their potential in butanol fermentation. In this study, four species of brown macroalgae (Undaria pinnatifida, ...  Read More

Simulation of the Performance Parameters and Carrier Concentration Profile of Poly 3-Hexyl Thiophene / Phenyl-C61-Butyric Acid Methyl Ester Planar Hetero-junction Photovoltaic Cell

A. Dutta; S. M. Ullah

Volume 7, Issue 4 , October 2016, Pages 334-339

https://doi.org/10.5829/idosi.ijee.2016.07.04.03

Abstract
  In this research work,  the performance parameters , such as fill factor (FF), external quantum efficiency (EQE) , maximum power density and carrier concentration profile of a planar hetero-junction poly 3-hexyl thiophene (P3HT) / phenyl-C61-butyric acid methyl ester (PCBM) photovoltaic cell has ...  Read More

Metal Speciation and Pollution Status of Trace Metals in Roadside Dusts in High Traffic Density Areas of Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria

G. A. Ebong; E. A. Moses

Volume 7, Issue 4 , October 2016, Pages 340-348

https://doi.org/10.5829/idosi.ijee.2016.07.04.04

Abstract
  Roadside dusts from high traffic density areas in Uyo, Ikot Ekpene, Eket, Ibeno, Abak and Itu local government areas of Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria were analyzed for concentrations of total cadmium, chromium, copper, nickel, zinc and lead.  Optimized Bureau Community of Reference (BCR) speciation method ...  Read More

An Investigation on the Attack of Dye Species on Freshly Synthesized and Characterized Activated Carbon from Cocoa Pod

P. Chaithra; K. Hemashree; J. Ishwara Bhat

Volume 7, Issue 4 , October 2016, Pages 349-358

https://doi.org/10.5829/idosi.ijee.2016.07.04.05

Abstract
  Activated carbon (AC) was synthesized from raw cocoa pod (RCP) by three activation methods; physical (CPC), chemical (Z CPC, zinc chloride) and microwave activation (MW-CPC). The synthesized AC was characterized using powder X-ray diffraction (XRD), field emission scanning electron microscope (FE-SEM), ...  Read More

Preconcentration of Copper Ion on Modified Magnetic Fe3O4@SiO2 Nanoparticles in some Environmental Samples and its Determination by Electrothermal Atomic Absorption Spectrometry

M. Naghizadeh; M. A. Taher; M. Behzadi; F. Hassani Moghaddam

Volume 7, Issue 4 , October 2016, Pages 359-366

https://doi.org/10.5829/idosi.ijee.2016.07.04.06

Abstract
  Magnetic silica nanoparticles modified by 3-[2-(2-aminoethylamino) ethylamino] propyl-trimethoxysilane (AAAPTS) and Salicylaldehyde were prepared and used as a new adsorbent for extraction and preconentration of copper ion through magnetic solid-phase extraction (MSPE) method. After adsorption, these ...  Read More

Application of Response Surface Methodology for Optimization of Platinum(IV) Adsorption Using Magnetic Cellulose Nanoparticles Modified with Ethylenediamine

M. Anbia; F. Rahimi

Volume 7, Issue 4 , October 2016, Pages 367-374

https://doi.org/10.5829/idosi.ijee.2016.07.04.07

Abstract
  The current study adsorption characteristics of platinum(IV) onto the ethylenediamine-modified magnetic cellulose nanoparticles (MCNGE) have been investigated. The prepared adsorbentwere characterized using Fourier transform spectroscopy (FT-IR), X-ray diffraction (XRD), Scanning electron microscopy ...  Read More

Preparation and Characterization of Ba0.6K0.4BiO3 Nano Particles with High Visible Light Photo Catalytic Activity

K. Sharma; S. Jain; U. Chandrawat

Volume 7, Issue 4 , October 2016, Pages 375-381

https://doi.org/10.5829/idosi.ijee.2016.07.04.08

Abstract
  Herein, we report the synthesis of a novel nano-structured photo catalyst Ba0.6K0.4BiO3 by Pechini method. Prepared catalyst is characterized using simultaneous thermogravimetric differential thermal analysis (TG–DTA),  ray diffraction (XRD), Scanning electron microscopy (SEM), Ultra Violet ...  Read More

Environmental Impact of Zinc on hematological, biochemical and immunological parameters in Caspian Roach (Rutilus caspicus)

A. Hedayati; H. Rezaei; F. Darabitabar

Volume 7, Issue 4 , October 2016, Pages 82-86

https://doi.org/10.5829/idosi.ijee.2016.07.04.09

Abstract
  The aim of study was to investigate the toxicity effect of zinc at low concentration (10% LC50) and high doses (50%LC50) on roach (Rutilus caspicus). Roach with an average weight of 3.3 g and lengths of 4 cm were used in this work. Acclimatized fish were fed daily with a formulated feed.Caspian Roach ...  Read More

Optimization of a Solar Photovoltaic, Biomass Gasifier and Fuel Cell Hybrid System

A. Singh; P. Baredar

Volume 7, Issue 4 , October 2016, Pages 87-92

https://doi.org/10.5829/idosi.ijee.2016.07.04.10

Abstract
  In this paper sun situated photovoltaic (PV), fuel cell, biomass gasifier generator set, battery reinforcement and force molding unit have mimicked and advanced for an instructive establishment, Energy Center, Maulana Azad National Institute of Technology, Bhopal in the Indian condition of Madhya Pradesh. ...  Read More

Adsorption of Iron Ions from Palm Oil Mill Effluent using Novel Adsorbent of Alginate–Mangrove Composite Beads Coated by Chitosan

R. J. Jawad; M. H. Shah Ismail; S. I. Siajam

Volume 7, Issue 4 , October 2016, Pages 393-400

https://doi.org/10.5829/idosi.ijee.2016.07.04.11

Abstract
  This study was about the investigation of the removal of iron ions from Palm Oil Mill Effluent (POME) by using novel adsorbent which is Alginate–Mangrove Composite Beads Coated by Chitosan (AMCBCC). The adsorbent was characterized by Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy (FTIR) and Scanning Electron ...  Read More